On May 30, 2009, at 5:26 PM, Kyle Hansen wrote:
> > On 5/30/09 2:56 PM, "Alexander MacLeod" <[email protected]> > Broadcast into > the ether: > >> On Sat, May 30, 2009 at 5:03 PM, Jeff Smith >> <[email protected]> wrote: > >>> I am between a used 15'' PowerBook G4 1.67Ghz with 2gb ram for >>> around >>> 700 - 800 with 10.4 or a new 15'' MacBook 2Ghz with 2gb ram for >>> around 1200. >> >> What about the basic $999 White MacBook? It's the only MacBook that >> still has a firewire port, which is very important, to me at least. >> >> I think that buying any PPC-based Mac at this point is of dubious >> value. Once Snow Leopard comes out, Apple is officially leaving PPC >> architecture behind. Also, you can run Windows on the Intel-based >> Macs >> (if you must), and boot from USB 2.0 devices as well. >> >> I'd go with the White MacBook. Just my $.02. >> >> Alex > > I am an Apple Certified Technician and I agree with Alex. Forward > compatibility will be much more in terms of value down the line than > the > initial investment. > I'll agree with Kyle and Alex on this point. If you're dealing with web design tools, they may well abandon 10.4, or PowerPC entirely, when Snow Leopard comes out. I did notice that you said a 15" Macbook - there is no such thing. All of the Macbooks are available at 13". If you really have to have a 15" screen, then you'll have to go with a Macbook Pro or a Powerbook. A new Macbook Pro 15" starts at $1999, though you may be able to find a Pro much cheaper used. To summarize: It makes more sense to go with Intel over PowerPC if you can afford it. If a 15" screen is a necessity, and a Macbook Pro is out of reach financially, then a Powerbook, or even a 14" iBook, may make more sense. Eric --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
